2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1679964357
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NICHOLAS BUSSA

Dentist in WESTMINSTER, Colorado. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
120
Medicare Part D claims · 35 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
Industry payments
$42.11
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NICHOLAS BUSSA is a Dentist ([object Object]) practicing in WESTMINSTER, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 120 claims across 35 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $42.11 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NICHOLAS BUSSA filed 120 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WESTMINSTER, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NICHOLAS BUSSA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/17/2015

NPI 1679964357

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

120 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Dentist share within Colorado

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dentist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dentist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

NICHOLAS BUSSA is a Dentist provider practicing in WESTMINSTER, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1679964357. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

NICHOLAS BUSSA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider at 11550 SHERIDAN BLVD STE 101, WESTMINSTER, CO, 80020, with a listed phone of (303) 465-0922. NPI 1679964357 was issued on 02/17/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUSSA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 120 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 35 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $823 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.5%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

11550 SHERIDAN BLVD STE 101
WESTMINSTER, CO 80020

Provider Details

NPI 1679964357
Specialty Dentist
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/17/2015

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for NICHOLAS BUSSA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$42

Largest payer

BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

120
Total Claims
$823
Total Drug Cost
35
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
120
Total Day Supply
886
Generic Drug Cost
$778
Opioid Claims
15 (12.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
49

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.84
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
26
Amoxicillin
25
Methylprednisolone
15
Dexamethasone
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Dentist Overview

How NICHOLAS BUSSA fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS BUSSA's 120 claims are above the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Colorado

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BUSSA.

Compare Dentist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS BUSSA's specialty?
NICHOLAS BUSSA specializes in Dentist and practices in WESTMINSTER, Colorado.
How much does NICHOLAS BUSSA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS BUSSA wrote 120 Medicare Part D claims totaling $823 in drug costs for 35 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS BUSSA located?
NICHOLAS BUSSA is located at 11550 SHERIDAN BLVD STE 101, WESTMINSTER, CO, 80020. Phone: (303) 465-0922.
What is NICHOLAS BUSSA's NPI number?
NICHOLAS BUSSA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679964357, issued on 02/17/2015.
Does NICHOLAS BUSSA prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICHOLAS BUSSA had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.5%.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS BUSSA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS BUSSA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Amoxicillin, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS BUSSA accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS BUSSA appears in CMS Medicare data with 120 Part D claims and 35 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS BUSSA's credentials?
NICHOLAS BUSSA's NPI is 1679964357. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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